Hollywood star Cheryl Hines has revealed that leaving her glamorous life in Tinseltown for a career in politics in Washington, D.C. alongside her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was "scary". The 56-year-old actress, best known for her role as Larry David's on-screen wife on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm", made the move to join her husband in his presidential campaign.
According to Hines, the transition from Hollywood to D.C. felt like starting over at 35 and was initially daunting. However, she quickly found her footing in the nation's capital surrounded by fascinating people and smart individuals who were supportive of her and her husband's endeavors.
"I'm just learning a lot... It's an energy boost to my life," Hines said with a laugh. The actress has been married to Kennedy since 2014 and has spoken publicly about the challenges she faced as his wife during his presidential campaign, including facing backlash from some in the entertainment industry who were not supportive of their relationship.
Despite the initial shock and mixed reactions from Hollywood, Hines found solace in the strong friendships that emerged during this time. "I'm just surrounded by fascinating people, smart people, interesting people... I'm learning a lot," she said. The actress has also credited her husband for being a source of strength and support during this transition.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Hines opened up about the challenges and surprises of supporting her husband's political career in Washington, D.C., including how many people from across the political spectrum reached out to offer their support. The actress has also spoken candidly about the intense spotlight she faced during her husband's presidential campaign, including safety concerns for herself and others.
Hines' upcoming memoir "Unscripted" is set to be released on November 11. In it, she shares intimate details of her journey from bartending in Los Angeles to earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as her experiences with love, loss, and finding her voice.
According to Hines, the transition from Hollywood to D.C. felt like starting over at 35 and was initially daunting. However, she quickly found her footing in the nation's capital surrounded by fascinating people and smart individuals who were supportive of her and her husband's endeavors.
"I'm just learning a lot... It's an energy boost to my life," Hines said with a laugh. The actress has been married to Kennedy since 2014 and has spoken publicly about the challenges she faced as his wife during his presidential campaign, including facing backlash from some in the entertainment industry who were not supportive of their relationship.
Despite the initial shock and mixed reactions from Hollywood, Hines found solace in the strong friendships that emerged during this time. "I'm just surrounded by fascinating people, smart people, interesting people... I'm learning a lot," she said. The actress has also credited her husband for being a source of strength and support during this transition.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Hines opened up about the challenges and surprises of supporting her husband's political career in Washington, D.C., including how many people from across the political spectrum reached out to offer their support. The actress has also spoken candidly about the intense spotlight she faced during her husband's presidential campaign, including safety concerns for herself and others.
Hines' upcoming memoir "Unscripted" is set to be released on November 11. In it, she shares intimate details of her journey from bartending in Los Angeles to earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as her experiences with love, loss, and finding her voice.
So I think its crazy how much Cheryl Hines had to adapt after leaving the glamour world of Tinseltown... 56 years old is like, midlife or something 
. I mean, can you imagine having to start over in a new career and being in the public eye all over again? 
It's like, she's already established herself as this lovely on-screen wife from Curb Your Enthusiasm, and then she's gotta dive into politics and D.C. life 
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. I guess that's true for some people who are used to the fast pace of Hollywood. It sounds like her husband has been super supportive too, which is awesome 
. But at the same time, I'm curious to know more about how she handles all the scrutiny and backlash 
. I hope it's a good read! Maybe we'll learn more about what it's really like being in her shoes 
As someone who's been in the entertainment industry for years, she must have had to deal with some tough scrutiny herself. It takes courage to leave behind the glamour of Hollywood and start anew in D.C. I'm glad to hear that she's found a supportive community and is learning so much from her experiences. 
she's been through so much, from bartending in LA to being part of the Kennedy clan... I think it's amazing that she's speaking out about her experiences and sharing them with the world. I mean, can you imagine jumping into politics and D.C. after years of being in Hollywood? 
I love how she's embracing this new energy and learning so much from the people around her 
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. On one hand, she's been open about the challenges and surprises she faced supporting her husband's campaign, but on the other hand, it sounds like she found solace in the strong friendships that emerged during this time 
anyway i'm curious about this memoir thingy is it gonna be good? has anyone read the book or is it just more celeb gossip 
. But hey, if she wants to pretend she's all about the 'public service' thing, more power to her I guess 
. Just don't expect me to be too invested in her 'journey of self-discovery' or whatever it is she's doing now 
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. And who knows, maybe this new chapter will be even more fulfilling than her acting career 
. Her story is a great reminder that its never too late to make a change and pursue your dreams 
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I'm also super excited to read her upcoming memoir "Unscripted" - can't wait to get the inside scoop on her journey from bartending days to Hollywood stardom!